COACH MARK BUCIAK'S MARATHON TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE 2017 MERCY HOME HEROES TEAM

Runners, joggers and walkers of all abilities are welcome.  
Coach Mark specializes in a more personalized approach with smaller group training so that all runners receive one-on-one attention. 
This will benefit all runners − from novice to veteran marathoners, but especially those running their first or second marathons. 
All participants receive the following benefits when training with Coach Mark:

*        Training with a Coach that has over 40 years of running, racing and coaching experience including 60 career marathons
*        A daily individualized training schedule for a 25-week training program (others are typically 18 weeks)
*        Weekly e-mail newsletters from Coach Mark with training tips and encouragement
*        Weekly fund raising tips to help you achieve and surpass your fund raising goal 
*        Weekly Saturday runs and Thursday evening fun runs  
*        Free monthly educational seminars on important running topics such as How To Get Start, Hot Weather Running and Final Tips
*        Pre-run warm-up and stretching sessions plus the training tip of the day
*        Post-run cool-down, stretching, core sessions and Q & A with Coach Mark
*        Virtual training for those who can’t attend Saturday runs, have difficult schedules, live out of town or in a different country
*        Access to Coach Mark by phone and e-mail for your questions and concerns
*        Free injury screenings by physical therapists at Athletico Physical Therapy 
*        Nutritional advice for runners and healthy recipes
*        Discounts on brand name running shoes and apparel  
*        Discounts on entry fees to important pre-marathon races and the 20 Miler Run on September 16, 2017
*        Invitation to Pre-Season Evening Social and a Post-Season Victory Celebration
*        Invitation to Coach Mark’s Summer Runner’s Retreat in August 
*        Winter Training begins December 3, 2016 
*        Coach Mark's VIP Runner's Lounge at 2017 Shamrock Shuffle for all Mercy Home Heroes Runners featuring:
          Indoor private gear check, pre & post race personalized stretching by PT's  Athletico Physical Therapy, clean restrooms and post race family reunion area

Weekly group runs begin Saturday, May 20th at Oz Park (Dickens & Larrabee) in Lincoln Park then proceed to the Lakefront.  Free and ample street parking. 
 CTA red and brown lines are a short walk. Free gear check is available.

All are invited to attend a free seminar:  "Chicago Marathon: Training Tips To Get Started On The Right Foot." 
Date: Tuesday, May 9th at REI (1466 N. Halsted Street) beginning at 7pm. Please RSVP to Coach Mark to save your space. 

Coach Mark (PB: 2:30:25) has completed 60 career marathons, including 7 Chicago and 37 straight Boston Marathons.  
The only thing he loves more than running is sharing his passion and knowledge of running with other runners. 
Coach Mark has been training runners for over 25 years and 
is the only training program to have achieved a 100% completion rate for his marathoners (Chicago and Boston Marathons: 2007-2016). 
He specializes in coaching charity runners. Helping them achieve their running and fund raising goals. 

Check out Coach Mark’s heart experience at:  http://www.impacteverydaynm.org/wednesday   (You may have to cut and paste)  

 For further information and questions, please contact Coach Mark at: www.theroadtoboston.info                                                                                                                                
Coach Mark looks forward to meeting your runners and preparing them for their best marathon experience ever

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